Jesus Christ superstar, a rock opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

Type

Label

Jesus Christ superstar, a rock opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

Note

Rock operaTitle from disc labelMusic written by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Tim Rice; orchestration by Andrew Lloyd WebberOriginally released in 1970Vinyl LPPerformance notes with text printed on container insert

Capture and storage technique

analog electrical storage

Configuration of playback channels

stereophonic

Dimensions

12 in. diameter

Edition

Vinyl Record ; [50th anniversary edition; remastered].

Groove width pitch

microgroove fine

Issue number

0600753933312 -- Geffen

Kind of cutting

lateral or combined cutting

Kind of disc cylinder or tape

mass produced

Kind of material

plastic

Participant note

Murray Head (Judas Iscariot) ; Ian Gillan (Jesus Christ) ; Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdaleine) ; Paul Raven (Priest) ; Victor Brox (Caiaphas, high priest) ; Brian Keith (Annas) ; John Gustafson (Simon Zealotes) ; Barry Dennen (Pontius Pilate) ; Paul Davis (Peter) ; Annette Brox (maid by the fire) ; Mike d'Abo (King Herod) ; with additional singers ; with choir ; Geoffrey Mitchell, director ; with children's choir ; Alan Doggett, director and principal conductor of orchestra ; with additional musicians ; featuring the strings of the City of London Ensemble

Physical Description

2 audio discs, analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo, 12 in.

Special playback characteristics

not applicable

Specific Material Designation

sound disc

Speed

33 1/3 rpm (discs)

System control number

2226872

Tape configuration

not applicable